Conducted by Quiz Club NITW on 21st January 2023. Themed on fun facts and amazing fundas related to Swami Vivekananda, his life and India.

2. Words of Wisdom
“In a day, when you don’t come
across any problems, you can be sure
that you are travelling in a wrong
path“
-Swami Vivekananda

3. Teasers

4. Teaser
X Express is a chain of express trains on the Indian Railways network.
These trains were announced in the Railway Budget of 2011-12 by the
then Railway Minister. These trains were started to commemorate the
150th birth anniversary of Y, held in 2013. One of the X Express
trains, the one from Dibrugarh to Kanyakumari, is the longest route on
the Indian Railways network, in terms of distance and time, and is
currently the 24th longest in the world.
X express also holds another place in the history of indian railways, as
being the last train to halt its services, when the entire indian railway
passenger services came to standstill following the COVID-19 pandemic
and the subsequent national wide lockdown in March 2020.
ID X and Y

5. Answer
X : Vivek Express
Y : Swami Vivekananda

6. Teaser
While going to Bangalore, X had a night halt at Besant Theosophical
College, Madanapalle. It was the night when Dr Cousins hosted a fun
singing session at the college. Dr Cousins mentioned the gathering in
his autobiography as :
X came up with something like a giving a list of ________; and a list of
the customs. The refrain to the first made us pick up our ears. The
refrain to the second made us clear our throats. We asked for it again
and again, and he kept on repeating a word and before long we were
singing it with gusto : Victory !
ID X and song.

7. Answer
Rabindranath Tagore
National Anthem (Jana Gana Mana)

8. Let’s Get started

9. Rules
• There are 20 questions in the set.
• Each question carries ten points and there are no negs. So feel free
to guess.
• Part points will be given wherever applicable.
• Mention your Team Name, Members’ Names, Contact Number of
one of the team member on the A4 Paper given and start writing
your answers.
• Star marked questions 5,10,15,20 are tie-breakers.
• Quiz Master’s judgement is absolute.
• Follow Swami vivekananda’s footsteps, be honest and don’t google.

10. Question 1
This emblem includes wavy waters representing effects of past actions,
lotus representing devotion, rising sun representing minds getting
enlightened, serpent representing yoga and swan representing
supreme soul. Thus, the emblems indicates that through our actions,
devotion, minds, yoga, the existence of supreme soul can be felt.
Which emblem are we talking about relating with the theme of the
quiz?

11. Question 2
X is a programme introduced by Indian government as an integral part
of the Swatantrata Center,which is think-tank based in India which
focuses on ideas and policies that cause human flourishing, foundation
for democratic reforms.
X would be a debate between the best debaters, policymakers, and
opinion-makers. The platform is meant to inspire the youth to express
their views in an organized way.
ID X

12. Question 3
Swami Vivekananda, stated that the X may be old but it was mostly
unknown in Indian history till the early 8th century when Adi Shankara
made it famous by writing his much-followed commentary on it.
Ramakrishna, the master of Swami Vivekananda, used to say that one
could understand the essential meaning of X by repeating the word
several times, and when it is done, one finds (her/him)self uttering the
word Y. The word “Y” means “renounce” or “one who renounces
everything for God.” Ramakrishna told, X teaches us to become
unselfish and Y.
Identify X and Y.

13. Question 4
X, formerly known as Kingsway, was officially renamed to Y in
September 2022. Y is a ceremonial boulevard in Delhi. X is simply the
Hindi equivalent of the former name of the boulevard. This is done
under the ongoing Central Vista Redevelopment Project which includes
several new sustainability features.
Renaming indicates that the path is not meant for those who rule but
to those who perform their duty for the nation.
ID X and Y.

14. Question 5*
Nobel Laureate Romain Rolland in praise of Vivekananda said, "He was
energy personified, and action was his message to men. For him, as
________(X), it was the root of all the virtues".
For X, a personality from 18th century whom Rolland idealised, he said,
"To my western readers", "won my regard because with incomparable
charm and power, realised this splendid symphony of Universal soul".
Again referring to Vivekananda, he said, "His words are great music,
phrases in the style of X, stirring rhythms like the march of Handel
choruses".
Who is X?

15. Question 6
X features a splendid fusion of Islamic, Mughal, and Rajput architectural
styles. Its domed canopies, floral patterns and fluted pillars, all reflect
the rich Rajput style. Complementing these elements is the filigree work
which draw influence from the Islamic style of architecture.
When Purdah system was strictly followed and Royal women weren’t
allowed to show their face to strangers or even appear in public. X in
Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh's kingdom enabled them to get a glimpse
of the day-to-day activities and festivities happening on the street
below without appearing in public.
ID X

16. Question 7
What is being explained in the image?

17. Question 8
2017 January witnessed one of the most influential protests in this
southern Indian State. It was the first protest that saw youth
participation in majority which accelerated further involvement of them
for problems pertaining to their cultural identity or their state's
socio-economical concerns. Over 250000 people on average gathered
daily for a week in __ beach in an agitation which spread rapidly and
gained more protest sites. This youth participation in a non-violent
manner helped gain global attention for this movement through social
media after which it became a success.
ID the movement.

18. Question 9
X originated around the 15th century from a Sanskrit word meaning
uterus and it celebrates fertility and honour womanhood.
This dance form marks a girl's first menstrual cycle and later, her
imminent marriage. The performers circle around an image of the
goddess or around a symbolic representation of her creative
energy—often an illuminated clay pot or a water-filled vessel.
ID the dance form.

19. Question 10*
X is an spiritual Asian art which is geometrical design that holds a great
deal of symbolism in Hindu and Buddhist cultures. The art is believed to
represent different aspects of the universe and are used as instruments
of meditation on and symbols of prayer.
This art is extensively used in Y which is used by many people these
days to protect the individuals sleep.
ID X,Y

20. Question 11
Connect the following exhaustive list :
• Anil Ambani
• Baba Ramdev
• Kamal Hassan
• Mridula Sinha
• Sachin Tendulkar
• Salman Khan
• Shashi Tharoor
• Priyanka Chopra
• Entire team of Tarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah

21. Question 12
The logo bears a X and the message of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’.
While unveiling the logo, the authority mentioned the following:
The world is going through the after-effects of a disruptive
once-in-a-century pandemic, conflicts and lot of economic uncertainty.
The symbol of the X in the ___ logo is a representation of hope in these
times. No matter how adverse the circumstances, the X still blooms.
This ___ logo is not just a symbol, it is a message, an emotion running
through our veins. It is a resolve, which is now being included in our
thoughts.
What logo is this?

22. Question 13
The omission of X has been particularly widely discussed, including in
public statements by various members of the Nobel Committee. The
committee has confirmed that he was nominated several times. Geir
Lundestad, Secretary of Norwegian Nobel Committee said, "The
greatest omission in our 106-year history is undoubtedly that X never
received the Nobel Prize. He could do without the Nobel prize, whether
Nobel committee can do without him is the question". Later, when
_______ was awarded in 1989, the chairman of the committee said
that this was "in part a tribute to the memory of X".
ID X.

23. Question 14
Jodhpur is one of the most beautiful cities of Rajasthan. It is also widely
known as X because of one significant feature of Jodhpur that it has __
houses.
There are few people in Jodhpur who strongly believe that the __
enables to prevent the houses from termites. Because earlier, termites
caused harm to numerous historic buildings and structures in the city.
It was observed that adding a copper solution to the _______ helped
to repel termites. It also helped in delivering a soothing and calming
effect. Also, during the high-intensity heat in Rajasthan, the ___ helps
keep the houses cool during summers. People residing in this city
believe that the _____ is an excellent reflector of sun rays that can
ultimately go up to 40 degrees during peak summers. So, the _____
keeps houses cool during the summer months by reflecting sun rays.
ID X

24. Question 15*
Construction of Mariinsky Palace was started in 18th century and
remained as the main residence of governors-general. However, the
palace was burned down in a series of fire and was in total disrepair
and abandoned for almost a half century. Although after restoring after
WWII, this palace came into limelight again due to recent pop culture
entity featuring it.
Which pop culture entity are we talking about ?

26. Question 16
X used ancient Sanskrit terminology in his descriptions of natural
phenomena. He described the universe as a kinetic system filled with
energy which could be harnessed at any location. His concepts during
the following years were greatly influenced by the teachings of Swami
Vivekananda. After meeting the Swami and after continued study of
the Eastern view of the mechanisms driving the material world, X
began using the Sanskrit words Akasha, Prana,and the concept of
_________ to describe the source, existence and construction of
matter. In 1891, X has patented his famous invention which was basis
for non-contact transmission.
Identify X.

27. Question 17
This is a picture
captured in mid 1900s
showing person
climbing a pole to
watch ______ in
silence at banks of
Yamuna River in Delhi.
FITB

28. Question 18
Though X has nothing to do with ancient Indian customs or traditions,
its logo have been designed based on chakra theory. According to yoga,
one’s body has seven chakras which serve as hotspots of energy and
harnessing them can give ultimate energy to do any task. The
administration included 3 out of 7 in the logo namely, mind for
perceptivity and research, heart for creativity and development and
body for qualitative productivity, The committee designed them such
that three are in continuum to each other.
ID X

30. Question 19
Researchers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), California,
which works on interplanetary travel, discovered the new bacterium on
filters installed on the ISS.
They named it Solibacillus X to honour Y who was an aerospace
scientist. Y had his early training at NASA in 1963 before he set up
India’s first rocket-launching facility in Kerala.
Kasthuri Venkateswaran, a senior research scientist at the
Biotechnology and Planetary Protection Group at JPL explained that the
Solibacillus X has not yet been found on Earth, it is really not an
extraterrestrial lifeform, either.
ID X and Y

31. Question 20*
According to the legend, demon Banasura was granted boon from lord
brahma that he wouldn’t be killed by anyone except a virgin girl.
Around the same time an avatar of goddess parvati was born as
devotee of lord shiva. Pleased with her devotion, Lord shiva decided to
marry her. But Sage Narada interrupted the ceremony so the
goddess,being virgin, can kill the demon. Frustrated with this
interruption, goddess threw all the uncooked and unused rice and
grains that were meant for the feast into the ocean. As time went by
the rice and grains turned and stood as massive stones.
It is said that X believed the stones to be holy and meditated on them
for three days thus they got its name after X.
ID the place.

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33. Answers

34. Question 1
This emblem includes wavy waters representing effects of past actions,
lotus representing devotion, rising sun representing minds getting
enlightened, serpent representing yoga and swan representing
supreme soul. Thus, the emblems indicates that through our actions,
devotion, minds, yoga, the existence of supreme soul can be felt.
Which emblem are we talking about relating with the theme of the
quiz?

35. Answer
Ramakrishna Mission

36. Question 2
X is a programme introduced by Indian government as an integral part
of the Swatantrata Center,which is think-tank based in India which
focuses on ideas and policies that cause human flourishing, foundation
for democratic reforms.
X would be a debate between the best debaters, policymakers, and
opinion-makers. The platform is meant to inspire the youth to express
their views in an organized way.
ID X

37. Answer
Youth Parliament

38. Question 3
Swami Vivekananda, stated that the X may be old but it was mostly
unknown in Indian history till the early 8th century when Adi Shankara
made it famous by writing his much-followed commentary on it.
Ramakrishna, the master of Swami Vivekananda, used to say that one
could understand the essential meaning of X by repeating the word
several times, and when it is done, one finds (her/him)self uttering the
word Y. The word “Y” means “renounce” or “one who renounces
everything for God.” Ramakrishna told, X teaches us to become
unselfish and Y.
Identify X and Y.

39. Answer
X - Gita
Y - ta-Gi/Tyagi

40. Question 4
X, formerly known as Kingsway, was officially renamed to Y in
September 2022. Y is a ceremonial boulevard in Delhi. X is simply the
Hindi equivalent of the former name of the boulevard. This is done
under the ongoing Central Vista Redevelopment Project which includes
several new sustainability features.
Renaming indicates that the path is not meant for those who rule but
to those who perform their duty for the nation.
ID X and Y.

41. Answer
X: Rajpath
Y: Kartavya Path

42. Question 5*
Nobel Laureate Romain Rolland in praise of Vivekananda said, "He was
energy personified, and action was his message to men. For him, as
________(X), it was the root of all the virtues".
For X, a personality from 18th century whom Rolland idealised, he said,
"To my western readers", "won my regard because with incomparable
charm and power, realised this splendid symphony of Universal soul".
Again referring to Vivekananda, he said, "His words are great music,
phrases in the style of X, stirring rhythms like the march of Handel
choruses".
Who is X?

43. Answer
Beethoven

44. Question 6
X features a splendid fusion of Islamic, Mughal, and Rajput architectural
styles. Its domed canopies, floral patterns and fluted pillars, all reflect
the rich Rajput style. Complementing these elements is the filigree work
which draw influence from the Islamic style of architecture.
When Purdah system was strictly followed and Royal women weren’t
allowed to show their face to strangers or even appear in public. X in
Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh's kingdom enabled them to get a glimpse
of the day-to-day activities and festivities happening on the street
below without appearing in public.
ID X

45. Answer
Hawa Mahal

46. Question 7
What is being explained in the image?

47. Answer
Plastic surgery/nose job procedure
mentioned in sustrutha samitha

48. Question 8
2017 January witnessed one of the most influential protests in this
southern Indian State. It was the first protest that saw youth
participation in majority which accelerated further involvement of them
for problems pertaining to their cultural identity or their state's
socio-economical concerns. Over 250000 people on average gathered
daily for a week in __ beach in an agitation which spread rapidly and
gained more protest sites. This youth participation in a non-violent
manner helped gain global attention for this movement through social
media after which it became a success.
ID the movement.

49. Answer
Jallikattu movement

50. Question 9
X originated around the 15th century from a Sanskrit word meaning
uterus and it celebrates fertility and honour womanhood.
This dance form marks a girl's first menstrual cycle and later, her
imminent marriage. The performers circle around an image of the
goddess or around a symbolic representation of her creative
energy—often an illuminated clay pot or a water-filled vessel.
ID the dance form.

51. Answer
Garba

52. Question 10*
X is an spiritual Asian art which is geometrical design that holds a great
deal of symbolism in Hindu and Buddhist cultures. The art is believed to
represent different aspects of the universe and are used as instruments
of meditation and symbols of prayer.
This art is extensively used in Y which is used by many people these
days to protect the individuals sleep.
ID X,Y

53. Answer
X: Mandala
Y: Dream Catchers

54. Question 11
Connect the following exhaustive list :
• Anil Ambani
• Baba Ramdev
• Kamal Hassan
• Mridula Sinha
• Sachin Tendulkar
• Salman Khan
• Shashi Tharoor
• Priyanka Chopra
• Entire team of Tarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah

55. Answer
Personalities nominated by Narendra Modi for promoting Swachh
Bharat Abhiyan.

56. Question 12
The logo bears a X and the message of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’.
While unveiling the logo, the authority mentioned the following:
The world is going through the after-effects of a disruptive
once-in-a-century pandemic, conflicts and lot of economic uncertainty.
The symbol of the X in the ___ logo is a representation of hope in these
times. No matter how adverse the circumstances, the X still blooms.
This ___ logo is not just a symbol, it is a message, an emotion running
through our veins. It is a resolve, which is now being included in our
thoughts.
What logo is this?

57. Answer
G20 Summit

58. Question 13
The omission of X has been particularly widely discussed, including in
public statements by various members of the Nobel Committee. The
committee has confirmed that he was nominated several times. Geir
Lundestad, Secretary of Norwegian Nobel Committee said, "The
greatest omission in our 106-year history is undoubtedly that X never
received the Nobel Prize. He could do without the Nobel prize, whether
Nobel committee can do without him is the question". Later, when
_______ was awarded in 1989, the chairman of the committee said
that this was "in part a tribute to the memory of X".
ID X.

59. Answer
Mahatma Gandhi

60. Question 14
Jodhpur is one of the most beautiful cities of Rajasthan. It is also widely
known as X because of one significant feature of Jodhpur that it has __
houses.
There are few people in Jodhpur who strongly believe that the __
enables to prevent the houses from termites. Because earlier, termites
caused harm to numerous historic buildings and structures in the city.
It was observed that adding a copper solution to the _______ helped
to repel termites. It also helped in delivering a soothing and calming
effect. Also, during the high-intensity heat in Rajasthan, the ___ helps
keep the houses cool during summers. People residing in this city
believe that the _____ is an excellent reflector of sun rays that can
ultimately go up to 40 degrees during peak summers. So, the _____
keeps houses cool during the summer months by reflecting sun rays.
ID X

61. Answer
The Blue City

62. Question 15*
Construction of Mariinsky Palace was started in 18th century and
remained as the main residence of governors-general. However, the
palace was burned down in a series of fire and was in total disrepair
and abandoned for almost a half century. Although after restoring after
WWII, this palace came into limelight again due to recent pop culture
entity featuring it.
Which pop culture entity are we talking about ?

64. Answer
Naatu Naatu song
The palace was seen in the background of the song

65. Question 16
X used ancient Sanskrit terminology in his descriptions of natural
phenomena. He described the universe as a kinetic system filled with
energy which could be harnessed at any location. His concepts during
the following years were greatly influenced by the teachings of Swami
Vivekananda. After meeting the Swami and after continued study of
the Eastern view of the mechanisms driving the material world, X
began using the Sanskrit words Akasha, Prana,and the concept of
_________ to describe the source, existence and construction of
matter. In 1891, X has patented his famous invention which was basis
for non-contact transmission.
Identify X.

66. Answer
Nicolas Tesla

67. Question 17
This is a picture
captured in mid 1900s
showing person
climbing a pole to
watch ______ in
silence at banks of
Yamuna River in Delhi.
FITB

68. Answer
Mahatma Gandhi's Funeral

69. Question 18
Though X has nothing to do with ancient Indian customs or traditions,
its logo have been designed based on chakra theory. According to yoga,
one’s body has seven chakras which serve as hotspots of energy and
harnessing them can give ultimate energy to do any task. The
administration included 3 out of 7 in the logo namely, mind for
perceptivity and research, heart for creativity and development and
body for qualitative productivity, The committee designed them such
that three are in continuum to each other.
ID X

71. Answer
IIT Guwahati

72. Question 19
Researchers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), California,
which works on interplanetary travel, discovered the new bacterium on
filters installed on the ISS.
They named it Solibacillus X to honour Y who was an aerospace
scientist. Y had his early training at NASA in 1963 before he set up
India’s first rocket-launching facility in Kerala.
Kasthuri Venkateswaran, a senior research scientist at the
Biotechnology and Planetary Protection Group at JPL explained that the
Solibacillus X has not yet been found on Earth, it is really not an
extraterrestrial lifeform, either.
ID X and Y

73. Answer
X - Kalamii
Y - APJ Abdul Kalam

74. Question 20*
According to the legend, demon Banasura was granted boon from lord
brahma that he wouldn’t be killed by anyone except a virgin girl.
Around the same time an avatar of goddess parvati was born as
devotee of lord shiva. Pleased with her devotion, Lord shiva decided to
marry her. But Sage Narada interrupted the ceremony so the
goddess,being virgin, can kill the demon. Frustrated with this
interruption, goddess threw all the uncooked and unused rice and
grains that were meant for the feast into the ocean. As time went by
the rice and grains turned and stood as massive stones.
It is said that X believed the stones to be holy and meditated on them
for three days thus they got its name after X.
ID the place.

75. Answer
Vivekananda rock memorial

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